Upgrading to new Nano - How to?

I posted this over in the Touch section but did not get any answers:
I have a 1st gen iPod Touch that I am going to give to my grandaughter. I will replace it with a new Nano 5th. Is there a "how to" anywhere to tell me how to unload the old one and re-load the new one without losing my library? The last time I did this was over 2 years ago and I don't remember how to handle the iTunes downloaded music. Thanks - Bill

Thanks, but the last time I tried that I got an error message that my iTunes downloads could not be synced to two different iPods at the same time. Had to some how unload them from the old device before it would let me sync them to the new one. Has that restriction been changed? Does that mean I can buy from iTunes and copy to multiple iPods without copyright problems? - Bill

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Upgrading to new nano

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Hello ccluney,
And welcome to Apple Discussions!
Before giving the iPod to your coworker, I would restore it via iTunes. Restoring the iPod will erase all the music and files from your iPod and set it back to its default settings. That means, when he or she firsts goes to use it, it will just be like getting one of out of the box. Your co-worker will be able to go through the setup process and sync whatever and how he or she wishes.
Here are instructions on how to restore your iPod.
[Restoring iPod to factory settings|http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1339]
As to the games, do you not have them in your iTunes library anymore? If they are still in your library, you can sync them to as many ipods that are connected with your computer are you wish. If not, where did they go? Did you fail to maintain a backup?
Hope this helps.
B-rock

The message: corrupt image showed so that I can't upgrade the new version. how can I fix it?

when I try to upgrade Firegfox in my iBook G4 with Mac OS X . The message always came out: corrupt image.

Which version of OS X? <br />
Firefox 2.0.0.20 is the last ever release for Mac OS X 10.3.9 and earlier versions. Get it here:
https://ftp.mozilla.org/pub/mozilla.org/firefox/releases/2.0.0.20/mac/en-US/

Upgraded from a nano to a touch..How do I switch/sync the new touch and get rid of the nano?

Upgraded from a nano to a touch. How to I switch the two on my computer to erase the nano, and use only the touch. I dont want it to think it belongs to someone else. But I dont want to start all over and lose the music. Any help is appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Just sync the media from your iTunes library to the iPod touch.
If you have iTunes 11 turn on the Sidebar. Go to iTunes>View and click on Show Sidebar. You can also do a Crtl+S to show the sidebar.
On the computer go to iTunes>Help>iTunes Help>Syncing your iPod....>Sync You Device and follow the instructions.

I have 10.5.8 and want to install the new itunes 10.7, in order to sync the new nano , but i am unable to. Do I have to upgrade to snow leopard in order to sync new nano?

I have an imac (2009) with OS X 10.5.8 and i need to install the new itunes (10.7) in order to sync my new nano (7th generation). Do I have to upgrade my software to Snow Leopard in order to run itunes 10.7? How to I go about this?

Start by checking if you can run Snow Leopard:
Requirements for OS X 10.6 'Snow Leopard'
http://support.apple.com/kb/SP575
Whilst Apple have withdrawn Snow Leopard from their stores, you can still get it from Apple by calling 1-800-MY-APPLE (if you are in the USA) and they will supply the SL DVD for $20 for a single user, or $30 for a family pack that covers up to 5 Macs. You can also purchase the code to use to download Lion from the same number (Lion requires an Intel-based Mac with a Core 2 Duo, i3, i5, i7 or Xeon processor and 2GB of RAM, running the latest version of Snow Leopard), or you can purchase Mountain Lion from the App Store - if you can run that:
http://www.apple.com/osx/specs/
If you are outside the US call your national Apple Helpline:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HE57
If you're in the UK, use this number: 0871 508 4400
When you have installed it, run Software Update to download and install the latest updates for Snow Leopard.
To use iCloud you have to upgrade all the way to Mountain Lion:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4759

I plugged in my brand new nano to my husbands desktop to get it registered, but had a problem mid way through when I tried to used an apple login that already existed. Now it's not registered and the computer won't recognize my device. How do I fix this

I plugged in my brand new nano to my husbands desktop to get it registered, but had a problem mid way through when I tried to used an apple login that already existed. Now it's not registered and the computer won't recognize my device. How do I fix this?

iPod not recognized in 'My Computer' and in iTunes for Windows
Call U.S. iPod and Mac technical support: 1-800-APL-CARE (1-800-275-2273) to register your iPod Nano.

Need help on how to help my sister register her new nano and add music to it on my computer. I have my on nano already on my computer registered and set up but she and I don't listen to the same music so how would I go about doing this?

I'm trying to find out information on how to go about helping my sister to register her new nano and load on CD's and such. I have a nano and already know how to do this but she is from CA and we want to load it here on my computer. She will be going home in 2 weeks and wants to use it in the car for the ride home.We don't listen to the same kind of music so I don't want to use my library but do one of her own for her. Also she will want to add this library on to her computer at home. I'm 60 and my sister is 70 I have enough knowledge to do some things on the computer but am not real computer smart. My sister is just learning about everything but has no idea what to do with that knowledge. Can anyone give me and idea on how to do this that I can get a grasp of what needs to be done to do this? My nephew says it's easy but he's in Az and I'm here. He also helps people with computers so he is more knowledgeable than I am. Would appreciate any help on this. thx

See the procedures below for removing a device from Find My iPhone when you can't do it on the device itself.
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I just bought a new Nano. How do I transfer the songs from my Shuffle to the Nano and then give the Shuffle to my husband so he can open an itunes account of his own?

I just bought a new Nano. How do I tranfer the songs from my Shuffle to my husband so he can open an itunes account of his own?

DaisyDoodle,
The songs on your Shuffle should still be in your iTunes library. That means you should just be able to connect your Nano to the same iTunes library and sync it just as you would with your Shuffle. There is no limit to the number of iPods, iPads, or iPhones you can sync to one computer, iTunes library, or account.
As for preparing the Shuffle for your husband, just restore it via iTunes and then let him sync it to his own iTunes library or if its the same iTunes library, let him configure it to sync only his content.
Here are instructions on how to restore the Shuffle if need be.
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1481
B-rock

How can I sync my old music library in my new nano to the new library???

CAN'T COMBINE MUSIC LIBRARIES:
Got a new 6th gen nano. X-ferred my old music lib to new nano. Gave my old nano to my hubs and he erased most of the music and added his own.(so, he has the same name for the old nano that I was using) Now, when I try to add more music to my new nano, I get a message asking me if I want to erase all the music content and add the new stuff. Well, of course I do not want to do this as I have hundreds of songs in the old music library. I also get a message saying that the old music lib is associated with a diff account name and I cannot have 2 music libs running on one iPod. Can anyone tell me how I an get the two libs combined? Do I need to back up the old music and add it to the new lib? Or, can I add the new music (only about 50 songs) to the old lib? (the latter would be much easier, as it would take 10-12 CD's to store my old lib and much time burning the cd's. I naively thot that I could add music to the new nano under the same music lib as the old nano. HELP!

iPod Nano: Multiple Users- Single iTunes

Have MacBook Pro (ancient) has 2.16 Ghz Intel Core Duo with 1 GB 667 MHz RAM using OS 10.4.11. Can I upgrade OS? If so, how far? And can I add more memory? I realize this is an old laptop but I need to wait to upgrade to new.

Have MacBook Pro (ancient) has
2.16 Ghz Intel Core Duo with
1 GB 667 MHz RAM
using OS 10.4.11.
Can I upgrade OS? If so, how far?
And can I add more memory?
I realize this is an old laptop but I need to wait to upgrade to new.

if it is the core duo, mac OS X 10.6.8., max ram 2gb.

HT1443 I have a macbook with mac osx 10.5.8 and i have a new hp printer that requires mac osx v10.6 or mac osx v10.7. do i need to upgrade and if so how do i do it and which version should be downloaded

I have a Macbook with Mac OSX 10.5.8 and i have a new hp printer that recommends version 10.6 or 10.7. Do i need to upgrade, what version, and how do I get and install this upgrade? Thanks

Full instructions here:
https://discussions.apple.com/thread/4540761

I have an iPad w iTunes. My hubby just got a new nano and I'd like to sync our music to his nano, but dont know how. Help we've already taken a great mp3 back to exchange it for this nano.

I have an iPad w iTunes, my hubby just got a new nano and we would like to sync music from my iPad (and not lose my songs in the process). I do not have iTunes on a pc so I don't know how to share music.

There is no way to share your music on the iPad to his Nano without a computer - that I can think of anyway. No third party application will work unless both devices have WiFi and many of them require a computer as well.
I would suggest downloading iTunes on your PC, transfer your music to the iTunes library and then sync the Nano.
Maybe I am missing something but I don't think this is possible as you are currently set up.

HT1338 my mac is running 10.5.8, I bought a new Nano, itunes is prompting me to get the current itunes, but my mac will not take it, states I need 10.6.8. How do I get that? When I run a software update, system says there is none. Help

my mac is running 10.5.8, I bought a new Nano, itunes is prompting me to get the current itunes, but my mac will not take it, states I need 10.6.8. How do I get that? When I run a software update, system says there is none. Help

Click here, check that your computer meets the requirements, buy and install the DVD, and then run Software Update.
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Just upgraded to itunes 7.0 and want to add a new nano to my itunes

I just bought an additional ipod to take running. I have an existing 20gb Ipod that I bought last year that I had synced to my old Itunes library. When I plugged in the new nano, it made me download itunes 7.0, and now it kept all of my songs in my library, but it won't let me add just certain songs to the nano, or plug in the old 20gb. Can you have 2 diffrent ipods on one I tunes, If not, how do you make this work. I only wanted the nano to put a few songs on for running, as it is alot smaller, but I want to keep my old one as well. Please help me anyone. I'm running a marathon next week, and want to get this ipod working so that I can take it with me to the race.

Yes you can use one iTUnes for multiple ipods. Theres afew methods to doing this which is covered by apple(Link Below), but since both ipods are yours, you most likly want to keep the settings on the old ipod and select "Auto update SELECT" or "Manually update" on the new nano
New Nano
Connect it to the PC. hit the "Music" tab on the ipods summery page. here you can set it to "Auto update select" where you pick select playlist to put on the nano OR check "Manually manage music" so you can manually drag and drop songs (Or playlist) to the ipod in itunes.
Old Ipod
When you plug it in, does it list in itunes or in windwos under "My Computer" as ipod or removable storage? Does it show the "Do Not Disconnect" sign on the ipods screen when connected to the PC?

I just got a new nano and downloaded the most up to date itunes then I plugged it into my computer and it does not turn on at all, no charge image and my computer doesn't even recognize that there is a connection. How do I fix this?

I just got a new nano and downloaded the most up to date itunes then I plugged it into my computer and it does not turn on at all, no charge image and my computer doesn't even recognize that there is a connection. How do I fix this?

By calling iPod tech support while you are under warranty. You also have 14 days to return it w/no questions asked for a replacement or your $$$ back.

Upgrading to new Nano - How to?

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